Chicago
18
BEAT

D Cuisine

2723 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 6 of 12 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene

Inspections
12
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-12
Pass Rate
33%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 6 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 55 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 55×
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Employee Hygiene critical 15×
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN CUP AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DRINK BEVERAGE WITH A LID AND STRAW OR GO TO A SEPERATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINK AT END OF INSPECTION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORING OF RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED IN REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED THE RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED IN ONE BIG CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN SEPERATE FROM RAW BEEF TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOL...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 61-63F. OBSERVED EGGS AND FRIED CHICKEN HELD OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 61F-63F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APP...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF OIL WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON WORKING CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED 2 BAGS OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT HALLWAY. MUST STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3 BROKEN SINK STOPPER HANDLES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAIN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY APRONS HANGING ON FOOD STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED CONTAINER STORED WITH BURNT OUT CIGARETTES LOCATED IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA. All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited. 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smo...

2024-10-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14//OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12//OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN AREAS WITH DEEP STAINS ADN OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)// OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11// NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON NORTHEAST WALL OF "BUS STATION" AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SPILL KIT SUPPLIED WITH (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT MAY O...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH WASH RAG, SINGLE USE GLOVE, ROUND TRAY, CONTAINER WITH SPONGE. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITA...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS COOKED MUSHROOM 45.3 F, EGG WHITES 46.9 F, RAW SHRIMP 44.6F, RAW STEAK 44.6 F, MARINATED CHICKEN 44.4 F, COOKED PORK 54.8, IN PREP DELI COOLER IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS VALUED AT $...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEMS NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAG...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN AREAS WITH DEEP STAINS ADN OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX GUEST/ EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON NORTHEAST WALL OF "BUS STATION" AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2584253 CONDUCTED ON 10/30/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/...

2023-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-501.113--- THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD DOORWAY INTO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POO...

2023-10-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST VERIFY THE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. A SAMPLE WAS GIVEN ON 10-16-23, AND REVIEWED THE REQUIRED HEALTH CODE FOR THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12---: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12---ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

: 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE HALLWAY BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 10-16-23 REPORT #2583451 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #38- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING/POOLING WATER, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE AGAIN FOR RATS AND REPLACE MIS...

2023-10-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 24
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR AL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. TEA/SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS FOOD PREP TO RINSE TEA LEAVES. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: THE BAR HAND SINK, THE SERVER STATION HAND SINK, THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP, AND THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND-WASHING SINKS. THE BAR HAND SINK, THE SERVER STATION HAND SINK, THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP, AND THE BASEMENT MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. THE BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIOR...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING THE KITCHEN UTILITY MOP SINK FOR SOAKING/RINSING/CLEANING DIRTY DISHES. REVIEWED ALL DISH WASHING OF ALL DISHES/POTS/PANS MUST BE PERFORMED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSU...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN IN THE COOKS LINE PREP REA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72F. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT ALL TIMES AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TWO COOKED DUCKS, APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS, HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOKER AT 70.8F. DUCKS WERE NOTED TO BE TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, AND NO COOLING LOGS WERE MAINTAINED. REVIEWED PROPER TIME/TEMPERAT...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SIGHT TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER BASEMENT SHELVING AT ENTRANCE TO PREP, 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN POT/PAN STORAGE AND SUMP PUMP ROOM. STANDING WATER AND DROPPINGS IN ADJACENT CLOSET. RECENT ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER.----ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE HALLWAY, BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS ----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS, TINFOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.--- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.---...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL BATHROOM FIXTURES NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, AND DEBRIS: UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE, ALL WASHROOMS, ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD DOORWAY INTO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/2/21 REPORT #2544971 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOO...

2021-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE MEN'S TOILET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (WATER ON FLOOR SIPPING FROM BASE OF TOILET). INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER AND STORAGE AR...

2021-11-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR COFFEE STATION INACCESSIBLE WITH FOOD TRAY AND UMBRELLA INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH TH...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNER WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE -

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE MEN'S TOILET AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (WATER ON FLOOR SIPPING FROM BASE OF TOILET). INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVEN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY AT THE BASEMENT, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED DINING AREA OF THE BASEMENT FOO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

2020-08-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FLOUR,SUGAR ETC, NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK , ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT NORTH- EAST CORNER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. NEED TO REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SPRAYER AT LOW TEMP DISH MACH...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GROUND AT GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-07-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT SAID SINKS.ALSO BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER,REPAIR/REPLACE UNITS MENTIONED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. UPON MY REQUEST MANGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS HOT FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: A LARGE POT OF CHICKEN STOCK AND PIECES OF CHICKEN ON TOP THE ONE BURNER AT TEMP OF 120F TO 127F; TWO CONTAINER(TOTAL OF 7 POUNDS)OF COOKED RICE ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 88.6F TO 89.7F; TCS FOOD MUST MA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TWO COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 45F. TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUND 3,VALUE 10 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS :FLOUR,SUGAR ETC, NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK , ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT NORTH- EAST CORNER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. NEED TO REMOVE FILTHY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SPRAYER AT LOW TEMP DISH MAC...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GROUND AT GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2019-05-20 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEES SHARED RESTROOM/S. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTER STAINLESS STEEL CAP/COVER AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2019-05-09 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT COOK LINE/PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED FOR CONVENIENT USE/LOCATED NEAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK NEAR/ADJACENT TO COOK LINE/PREP AR...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTER STAINLESS STEEL CAP/COVER AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SHIELD OR COVER AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
70
The Local Option Tavern
75
Deli Boutique Inc.
49
Vosges Haut-chocolat

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